I have been meaning to try Acapulco for a while now and on Sunday when our Mexican restaurant of choice was not open (Café Azteca), we decided to take a punt on Acapulco, TexMex is a good substitute. I agree with the other reviewers here, the food is not worth the price. Two starters, two mains (both from the early bird menu), one coke and one beer came to about 40 EUR. If you order a soft drink I recommend you ask for little or no ice. The coke we got today was glassful of ice topped up with coke. Not good value at 2.40 EUR a pop. The starters were fine, my quesadilla was tasty enough. The nachos were good too. But my main of beef chilli on two crispy corn tortillas was just meh. The chilli did have a hot kick to it, which was surprising but good. But the over all flavour bland. I can cook beef chilli at home and it's tastier. Also the dish could have done with more rice. The sweetcorn placed on a lettuce leaf was a bit lazy in terms of presentation. With so many other great restaurants available in the immediate vicinity, I'd be hard pushed to go back to Acapulco. read more

The food at Acapulco is no better than its competition. The menu resembles the other Mexican restaurants in Dublin, with the choice between burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas or flautas. All of these dishes are more Tex Mex than authentic Mexican. They are also not spicy enough for my liking. Prices here are standard as well. Most mains cost around 15 Euro. There is a lunch time special were meals cost 6 Euro, which is a fairly good deal. The one thing that Acapulco does better than the rest is atmosphere. The restaurant's vibrant interior really puts you in a festive mood. Many times, I wanted to inquire about purchasing one of their beautiful metal star lanterns or their gorgeous wood chairs. The place is beautifully lit up at night, never too busy and great for a cozy date. read more

Much better than I expected (or remembered!). I had visited once before and only ended up back here because of a group event. A big group of us (13/14 people) arrived on Saturday evening, armed with a necessary booking. The service was fantastic, the waitress was so friendly and attentive! All the food came within a couple of mins of each other and she really paid attention to us whenever anything was needed! I had the chicken fajitas which I really enjoyed. Four of us had ordered the same dish, so three generous bowls of sour cream, salsa and fresh guacamole were put on the table for us to share. They were yum! There were mixed reports about the other mains, all more fine than outstanding. The only thing that I wasn't impressed with was the pitcher of Margaritas. Three small jugs that was supposed to fill four glasses each..but didn't because, 'some of the glasses are too big' (?!) For 35 euro per pitcher and little more than a half glass I was pretty disappointed. That being said my next fajita craving might just lead me back to Acapulco... read more

Disappointing waitstaff, service, and food. The only thing decent about the meal were the fajitas, but we had to wait ages to get them. And really, how difficult is it to make fajitas? We waited about 45 minutes for a table (we had no reservation, fine), and the app - soggy nachos - came out quickly, but then they just forgot about our main courses entirely. We had to ask after waiting for about 30 minutes. This was fairly late in the evening, 9:30-10, so it wasn't like the restaurant was full and busy either. The fajitas were fairly good, but the tacos were abysmal. I can't even talk about the guacamole; if you're going to call yourself a Mexican restaurant please use free avocados in the guac. Also, offer pitchers of regular, not frozen-only, margaritas. If the bright, warm inviting colors welcome you into this place, surely the cool rudeness of the waitstaff will sent you in the other direction quickly. read more

Second visit, this time with a large group. Nachos were nice, but my pork enchilada was disappointing. The meat was dry and stringy and the garnish -cucumber and pickled horseradish- was bizarre. I will say though, the margaritas were awesome! I would go back, just for them :) read more

I used to go here quite a lot but haven't been in the last few months (i can't resit Salamanca and they are located in the same are). It's a great place though. Their Chilli Beef Nachos are unreal and come with cheese, salsa, guacamole etc and are just so yummy and pretty much as filling as a dinner which is amazing for €8. I agree that lunch-time is the best time to come if you want to save a bit of money. they have a cheap lunch menu and it's the same sized portions as dinner to be honest. I've had the faghitas, chimichanga, burrito, you name it and I've had it. All very tasy and served with mexican rice and sweetcorn salad. The best part of this place is the deep-friend ice-cream. (I think I gained 5lbs just thinking about it). It is SO good and completely retro and unusual. The decor in here is great too. Very fun and colourful and the staff are laid back and very attentive to refilling your free water ;) read more

Shots! 1 tequila, 2 tequila, 3 tequila, floor! How many parties and dinners have I had at Acapulco? Not enough! Always busy, always bustling, Acapulco is a big favourite among Dubliners. Book or you will queue! The staff are young and trendy, the food is Tex Mex, fresh and delicious. I've never had a fajita salad as tasty as at Acapulco. Yeah it's far from authentic but when it tastes this good, who cares? Believe me, you will want to order the deep fried ice-cream, don't think about it - just order. Bring friends, order too much and just have a laugh, that's what Acapulco is all about. read more

Tough call whether to give two or three stars - two + would be a better reflection of the experience. The service was good, the space is airy, the food is okay, but only okay, and the beer was cold. Flavors are not particularly distinctive though. I had chicken wings - teeny specks that were previously frozen - ok - and chimichangas - again okay - it seemed to be slop on a plate. The two course special was 16 euros with an additional 5 for a beer. Okay value, okay food, generally okay experience, but no reason to go back. Azteca is much better in every way(except perhaps it's small size). read more

Cheesy Latin American design. Food is medium & medium priced to match. Pitcher of margaritas is €33 - yikes. Come for the food skip the overpriced booze. read more

Oh, Jesus, Maria y Jose! This was officially THE.BEST.MEXICAN (coughtex-mexcough) food I've had since coming to the dreary old empire (you know...all of two years ago). London Yelp must be SCREAMING in agony to know that there is, indeed, an authentic mexican restaurant outside of North America, and Dublin has it! I had the steak flautas with guacamole (spicy!), actual mexican rice (not rice pilaf...I'm looking at you Desparados!) and salsa (not the sweet goop that London passes off). Fine, it's not authentic Mexican food but considering my love for all things Mexican, I'd probably sell my first-born child for more spicy goodness that Alcapulco serves up. read more

Went here for Cinco De Mayo! Their margaritas were really strong...all I could taste was tequila. The glasses were really nice, for the water as well. We got both got chimichangas which we had never had--me the vegetarian one and him the chicken one--and we both liked them quite a bit. Mine was supposed to have feta which I got 2 chunks of it, however the guac was really good. He said his bland other than the salsa which was really spicy. Got the fried ice cream for desert which was still cold on the outside so I feel like they fry it in the morning and then re-freeze it...not sure how its supposed to be served but I thought the outside would be warm. Either way, it was delicious. Great sauce. read more

The food is pretty good, it's not too expensive, and it isn't impossible to get a table even though it's quite busy. The restaurant is quite charming too. The margaritas aren't too great, and it's surprisingly cheaper to order by glasses than it is to order a pitcher (which is only enough for 3 people and is over 30 euros). I have not tried the fried ice cream dessert, but the Chimi D one is recommended. read more

Originally, we sampled the early bird menu in Acapulco, and for €16 for two courses the portions are impressive. The chicken wings to start were a little bland (and definitely in need of the garlic sauce provided on the side) but everything else was excellent. The nachos as a starter served up a great portion, and the two Chimachangas as mains were mouth wateringly good. All this plus two drinks on a Sunday night in Dublin city centre came to just over €40, which is not bad at all. I also liked that water is automatically served to each table, a small detail but something which is often overlooked in restaurants in Dublin. I've been back a few times since and the food is still great and the margaritas are fantastic, including the recently introduced strawberry ones - although I'd stick to the traditional ones for an extra kick. Mexican restaurants have a lot of competition in the city [777, the Hungry Mexican and Cactus Jacks to name but a few] but Acapulco is definitely up there and in a great central area of town. read more

The staff is very disappointing and how they manage reservations is outrageous. I love the fajitas and the atmosphere but the behavior of the staff is something that is keeping me to go again. Guacamole is not so good and the tables are so tiny you can't eat in two, I don't want to imagine for a group. It's a shame because this place has a good potential. Avoid if you don't have a reservation, they'll do everything they can to let you run away. If you are so lucky that you have a reservation, well, think twice if you are in a bad mood. read more

We had a major craving for Mexican food and someone at the big department store down the street suggested this place. When we walked in on this Saturday lunch hour, we got a good vibe from the chairs painted in fresh bright colours. However, the empty dining room should have been a sign. The beef nachos we had as a starter were tasty. They needed a bit more zing like some chili in the guacamole or something My chicken chimichanga was good. Not excellent but good. It needed some spice to heat it up a bit but I'm putting this down to a Mexican in Dublin catering to the audience. If it was authentic Mex it may be too hot in Ireland? My husband's chipotle beef burrito was good. Not the best he's had. And not as good as burritos and blues used to make. The next day we both had seriously dodgy bellies... Like bog belly!! And nothing else we are that day could have done it, so I'm guessing some of the food here caused it. Not due to spice though. We can take it much hotter than was on offer. No any change area so we had to do this on the bench but there were no other customers to witness this anyway read more

Rude host. Food smelled delicious but he told me he could not accommodate a party of one the entire night (this was at 7pm). I would not go back. I would not recommend this place read more

Love this place, nice decor, cool drinking glasses and dishes and the staff are usually nice and friendly. Food is always nice and the portions are bang on. Only down side is the price for what you get. It's tex mex people. read more

We had the nachos supreme for a starter. It was great! I had the fajita salad. Nothing special about it but wasn't bad. My husband had the chimichanga and it was delicious. Atmosphere is busy. Waiters and waitresses were friendly. We ate here in the eve. Only two complaints. Took a while to get starter and a while to get out food. Second complaint is it's really dark in here! Had to keep using my cell phone light to see menu and then see food. read more

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Been there and had some Tacos only. The place is nice, the serving was nice and the tacos were good. Saw some interesting mexican food at some people close to me and for sure I'll get back there to try it. read more

Two friends and I stopped in here on a recent trip to Dublin and had a wonderful experience. We arrived later at night so the service fell off as our waitress ended her shift but the food was delicious (we all got burritos with different fillings). The salsa was not the best I've ever had but it was fresh and the chips were great. A great value for the price and a great location just outside the Temple Bar area. read more

Ate in here on Friday night last week with me girlfriend. She had mentioned it before saying it was really nice and i had also heard alot of good talk about the place plus its always busy which is a good sign. Ill start with the few little annoyin things first i guess. I booked a table for 2 on Wednesday and ended up sittin in a little corner upstairs which was really warm and kinda out of the way also table was very small and im not the smallest bloke in the world ha. The mens bathroom was also in bits one of them being broken and the one that was left was tiny and dirty but hey most places are like this in town so its no big deal i guess. Anyway the good stuff the staff are really nice and friendly and do alot to try and keep you happy. The service is quick which was great seeing as the place was busy when i was there. The food is really really good we shared a starter Nachos with spicy chicken big deap bowl filled with nachos chicken salsa guacamole and cheese SEXY!! and plenty for 2 people. I had fajitas girlfriend had burritos both really tasted good and portions were big more then i taught i would get cause i order wedges as well and could not eat them all. They also have deep fried ice cream which everyone seems to rave about but i didnt try cause i had already had enough to eat. So i will deffo come back here sometime as food was great and price is decent and good value :-). read more

From 56 reviews, Acapulco has an average of 3/5 stars, and this score also reflects our weekend visit. The food was tasty, but not blow your socks off tasty and the drinks were good. However, one downside that needs work on is how staff interact with customers. First up, earlier in the day we called and moved our reservation back one hour. When we arrived, there was no record of this change, and this clearly was going to cause an issue for the front of house guy. He then managed to procure us a table, but first impressions count, and this wasn't a particularly warm welcome. Secondly, how they deal with customers that have allergies needs to be improved. My dining partner has an allergy to avocado. We ordered no food with avocado and to be extra sure we asked our waitress to ensure there was no avocado in the food. Once the food was brought to our, we asked for confirmation (I know kitchens can be busy and it's easy to forget) there was no avocado and were told 'if you asked for no avocado, there's avocado in it!' We then asked her what this green, avocado looking sauce was? The waitress paused before saying 'mustard?' For me, this raises questions about a) how seriously they take food allergies or b) how much the waiting staff know about the food they are serving. We scooped off the green sauce in question and I'm happy to report back that there were no allergic reactions and as I say, the food was pleasant enough. read more

The food was alright but the service was very poor And the waiter was very rude The price of a soft drinks was 2.50 and I ordered coke a cola and my friends orderd 7up and club orange There glass bottles of drink were clearly larger then my coke so I asked the waiter about it he said the it's just the way we get them so I asked him is it still the same price and he walked away and said yes without looking at me. When I got my food with was the supreme nachos at the bottom of it was a pool of grease Although my friends food was alright I Did not enjoy it read more

Weve been here before andhad a nice time with a good meal. So we decided to come tonight, after looking up the hours. Yelp and the website said open until 10:30. We got there at 930. Lady was just like 'sorry were closed and walked away'. I was like 'sorry what are the opening hours- i had read 1030 online'. The lady couldnt be arsed to answer. The bartender was like oh the kitchen closes an hour early. Would you not put that on the website? Either way, ridiculous situation and whoever that woman was, she was totally unprofessional! There are loads of restaurants in the area (typing this from one now) and ill be in no hurry to return to Acapulco! read more

As a California native and professional (in my opinion) mexican food eater, this place warms my heart with cheesy, meaty, tequila-y goodness. My husband and I came here a couple months ago with some friends the day after our wedding. We all ordered the chimichanga with a side of guac and one (or three) regular margaritas on the rocks. Pure bliss. The guac is so fresh and the chimichanga, although a bit smaller than what I'm used to, was fried to perfection. For me, the best part of this meal was the salsa. It came in a little mason jar and packed a serious punch. Slightly chunky with the perfect balance of smoke and spice, I'll be coming back for the salsa alone. My only complaint is the prices are a bit higher than I'm used to, but the freshness of the food and the dreamy decor more than makes up for that fact. I'll be coming back here for date night or just a fun meal with friends. read more

I have eaten here quite a few times over the years. It is certainly a staple of Irish/Mexican cuisine. With so many mexican style burrito joints opened up in Dublin over the last two years it's good to go and get some variety washed down with some awesome margaritas. While I am not a huge fan of mexican food I will admit that these are some of the best nachos I've tasted in this country and they certainly pile the food on. The decor is quirky, subtle lighting with colours, that in a brighter room would be glaring, come off as chilled and relaxed. This is a favourite haunt of some of my good vegetarian friends so there seems to be a selection here to suit all. Staff are friendly, attentive but not pushy. I never feel rushed eating here even during busy periods. Perfect place for lunch or a casual dinner with friends. read more

ok, how this restaurant has got good reviews I dont know as my eating experience here has been the worst in Dublin so far. Myself and my girlfriend love to explore and taste the restaurants in Dublin and on this Sunday afternoon we headed into Acapulco as we both love mexican food. We were shocked and what we got. The food was awful, my girlfriend nearly in tears it was so bad. It was completly tasetless. for example we ordered spicy onion rings as a side, they were not one bit spicy and looked exactly like the rings you would get at Burger King (except burger king tasted better). If you got this food out of a fast food take away you would be awfully upset!! Wont ever be going back here again and I will warn all my friends or anybody for that matter about spending their hard earned money here. Acapulca pull up your socks!! read more

I'm not the biggest fan of Mexican food but I was even more put off it by the sky-high prices. There is no need - I say it again 'no need' - for a quesadilla to be priced at 10 yoyos my friends. No need whatsoever. The atmosphere is good and the wine selection is far superior to the food. Give it a miss and head for Yamamori instead is my verdict. read more

Food is great no complaints. Friendly staff. The problem is the load horrible music, uncomfortable chairs and its kinda expensive. Try the chimichanga. read more

There was a large group of us out for a Birthday Dinner and we were put at a table towards the back of the restaurant. The food was pretty bland and unimaginative but edible. I think what let them down was the below average service. We were drinking €38 pitchers of Margaritas at a quick pace and they took too long to come out. We paid €52 each which is fine but the restaurant didn't deserve it read more

I've got to disagree with Rob M. Here ....Popped in for lunch today. Great food, lovely decor and excellent customer service. Really enjoyed my lunch and would look forward to going back. read more

Good enough food for sure but don't use their napkins to wipe off any stains. I added a tip here as well, as the food was pretty good but do NOT use the red napkins to clean any stains or spills on your clothes. The napkin stained my pants, not the mole sauce that came out! New light grey denim ruined. Odd tip I know but hope they take note and change up the napkin supplier/quality. read more

Visited Acapulco last night as it was on my list of Mexican restaurants to visit. Firstly my boyfriend and I went for the early bird which was 2 courses for 16 euros not bad at all and there was about 4 or 5 options for each course. I wouldn't bother with the desserts they didn't look very appetizing and you will be filled to the brim after starter and main. For starters, we asked about the soup of the day was very disappointed to hear VEGETABLE like you would think a mexican restaurant would have something more exciting than what you can get in any pub in town. In the end I got the chicken wings which were really nice and served with a jalapeno relish which I want the recipe for. My boyfriend got the quesadillas which was a very small portion only 2 slices which normally in other places you get 5 or 6. For dinner which was muy rapido coming for the kitchen, I got beef chimichanga which were really flavorful but couldn't really taste the beef ?!? and the rice served with it was very dry had to get sour cream to make it go down better and tastier. My boyfriend got the beef tostadas which again had very little beef flavor it was like the land of the ghost beef flavor couldn't even find a piece of mince very strange! but they had a loving spicy heat from them and delicious guacamole on top which I wish I had on my dish nom nom nom!!! Most importantly I want to know where they got their light fixtures from?!? And I would advise seating upstairs as there is more of an atmosphere and your not squeezing on to a bench with strangers. All in all this place has a good spicy nature (warning if you don't like spicy stay away from I got but I'm a spice fiend) and maybe missing some beef but the staff were lovely and the service was quick. WARNING TO ALL LADIES: The ladies toilets are down quite steep stairs so if you have your glad rags on and heels proceed with caution down the stairs! read more

Was here last night with 3 gal pals and we were given a lovely little booth table in the corner. The 2 waiters were really lovely and engaging, the food was great and the passion fruit margaritas were amazing. Will definitely be back again! read more

A really authentic Mexican restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff, affordable prices, nice environment. Check out their amazing value lunch deals on weekdays (5.75 Euro for a lunch - how is that?). My all-time favourite dinner choice would be sizzling fajitas, it's just perfect! read more

If you've ever had the pleasure of eating REAL Mexican food then don't come here. It's a perfectly adequate stand-in for people who've never had that pleasure, but if you're looking for something authentic then you've come to the wrong city. You're better off going to Boojum for a semi-close Chipotle experience rather than coming here.The service leaves a lot to be desired, the prices are ridiculous, and the margaritas are weak. Save your time and money; eat somewhere else. read more

The food was bland, which sadly I found to be common in Dublin. Tried two other burrito places in Dublin and none were very good. I gave 3 stars because they have margaritas and they have plenty of space for groups. Wasn't horrible but just wasn't very good. read more

Poor excuse for Mexican food. Do not waste your money, you would actually get better quality out of one of those taco night boxes you can pick up in the shop. Have yet to really find a good spot for Mexican, thank god I can make my own mole! read more

Expensive and small portion. What I did get was very nice but just poor value for money. (Had vegetarian chimichanga)

Had a fantastic night here last night with a group of girlies. I think this restaurant is more suited to a group meal than a romantic meal for two. Great lively atmosphere and the food was lovely and tasty. There were six of us. We had a few starters between us and delicious frozen margaritas. PS you gotta try the strawberry one....fab!!!! We all had different variations of fajitas for mains. I had the prawn one and it was lovely. Our waiter was very attentive. Will definitely be back. read more